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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.84, 1,804.77 and 718.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.84, 1,804.77 and 718.35 is: 991.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.84 : 1,804.77 = 718.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.84/1,804.77 = 718.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.84x = 1,804.77 × 718.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.84x = 1,296,456.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,456.53/1,307.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.30

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